House Bill 8222
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8222
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2020
This bill precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects that are federally owned or operated or are receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development for any injury associated with an elevation- or gravity-related risk occurring on those projects. In any such claim, a state shall apply a liability standard that considers the comparative negligence of the injured person, when such negligence is a proximate cause of an injury.
September 11, 2020
09/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:00 PM